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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.17, 1,414.82 and 634.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.17, 1,414.82 and 634.88 is: 951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.17 : 1,414.82 = 634.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.17/1,414.82 = 634.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.17x = 1,414.82 × 634.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.17x = 898,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,242.47/944.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.35

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